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DinamicTM Veratrole
(CAS No.: 91-16-7)

Dinamic Veratrole

(CAS No.: 91-16-7)

1. Introduction:

Veratrole is a clear colourless to slightly yellow coloured liquid (above 22 ℃) or crystalline solid mass with a pleasant aromatic odour.

Veratrole is manufactured industrially by the methylation of pyrocatechol and used as a precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, flavouring agents & perfumery products.

2. Chemical identity:
  • Name: Veratrole
  • Chemical name: 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene
  • Synonym: Pyrocatechol dimethyl ether
    ortho-Dimethoxybenzene
  • CAS NO.: 91-16-7
  • EEC NO.: 204-617-8
  • Molecular formula: C8H10O2
  • Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol
3. Physical & Chemical Properties:
  • Appearance: Clear colourless liquid (above 22 ℃) or crystalline solid
  • Odour: Pleasant aromatic odour
  • Purity by GC*: Min. 99.0%
  • Freezing Point: 22-22.7 ℃
  • Boiling Point: 206-207 ℃
  • Density at 25 ℃: 1.0 ± 0.1 g/cm³
  • Solubility in Solvents: Soluble in Methanol, Chloroform, Ether etc
  • Explosive Properties: Non-Explosive

*Product has to be melted completely & mixed thoroughly before sampling for analysis.
*Strictly do not heat the drums above 60 ℃ (140 °F)

Uses & Applications:

Veratrole is used as a building block for various chemical compounds, some of which are as follows;

Agrochemical: Veratrole is mainly used in the synthesis of fungicide Dimethomorph.

Flavours & Fragrances: Veratrole is used in the synthesis of flavours & fragrances such as Veratraldehyde, 4-Ethyl veratrole & 4-Propenyl veratrole etc.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Intermediates prepared from Veratrole are used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients such as Verapamil, Mebevarine, Papevarine, Donepezil & Itopride etc.

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